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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Intensive Care Nurses Regarding Eye Care
Friday, March 14, 2025

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Intensive Care Nurses Regarding Eye Care

By: Journal of Clinical Nursing

Journal of Clinical Nursing (03/09/25) Gungor, Serap; Andi, Senem; Akçoban, Sumeyye; et al.

Research out of Türkiye investigated intensive care unit (ICU) nurses' knowledge and practices regarding eye care. While life-threatening conditions often take precedence in the ICU, it is important for all body systems to be supported. The descriptive study, which was conducted in 2024, included 210 nurses working in the ICU. Based on demographic information and data from the Eye Care Clinical Competence Questionnaire, the researchers determined that participants had limited knowledge regarding eye care, although good attitudes. Nurses with intensive care nursing certification had significantly higher eye care clinical competency scores as well as attitude sub-dimension and practice sub-dimension total scores. Nurses who worked in neonatal ICUs had higher knowledge and attitude sub-dimension scores compared with those working in other types of ICUs. Competency scores were higher among nurses who had in-service training and followed eye care protocols. One challenge to performing eye care was the perception that eye care was less important than other issues. The study authors recommend the development of standard protocols and expansion of training programs for eye care practices for ICU nurses. "In order to increase the competence of intensive care nurses in eye care, this subject should be included in continuing evidence-based practice education, in-service training and certification programs and integrated into practices," the researchers wrote. "Educational initiatives and policy advancements will enhance nurses' clinical competencies in eye care and promote patient safety."

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